Have a massive collection of photos? Adobe Lightroom provides you with the tools to organize, edit, store, and share those photos. So when you’re ready to clean out your camera next time, Adobe Lightroom can streamline the process.
To help you sort your photo collection faster, we’ve collected the best Lightroom shortcuts. As another in-depth program, these ten categories will help you work across the entirety of Lightroom. These shortcuts range from module-specific to generalized use.
So whether you’re needing to target one area in particular or just want to learn the program, these shortcuts will help you.
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Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Photos and Catalog Shortcuts | |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + I | Import photos (from disk) |
| Right/Left Arrow | Next/Previous Photo in Filmstrip |
| Ctrl/Cmd + R | Library/Develop Modules – Show File in Explorer/Finder |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + E | Export selected photo(s) |
| Ctrl + Alt + Shift + E / Cmd + Option + Shift + E | Export selected photo(s) with previous settings |
| F2 | Rename Photo (Library Module) |
| Backspace/Delete | Remove selected photo(s) |
| Ctrl + Backspace / Cmd + Delete | Delete rejected photo(s) |
| Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Backspace / Cmd + Option + Shift + Delete | Delete selected photo(s) and send to Recycling Bin or Trash |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P | Open Page Setup |
| Ctrl/Cmd + P | Print selected photo |
| Ctrl/Cmd + , (comma) | Open Preferences |
| Ctrl + O / Cmd + Shift + O | Open Catalog |
| Ctrl + Alt + , (comma) / Cmd + Option + , comma | Open Catalog Settings |
| Alt + Backspace / Option + Delete | Catalog – Remove selected photo(s) |
| Ctrl/Cmd + E | Edit in Photoshop |
| Ctrl + Alt + E / Cmd + Option + E | Edit in Other Program |
| Module Shortcuts | |
| Ctrl + Alt + 1 / Cmd + Option + 1 | Library Module |
| Ctrl + Alt + 2 / Cmd + Option + 2 | Develop Module |
| Ctrl + Alt + 3 / Cmd + Option + 3 | Map Module |
| Ctrl + Alt + 4 / Cmd + Option + 4 | Book Module |
| Ctrl + Alt + 5 / Cmd + Option + 5 | Slideshow Module |
| Ctrl + Alt + 6 / Cmd + Option + 6 | Print Module |
| Ctrl + Alt + 7 / Cmd + Option + 7 | Web Module |
| Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow / Cmd + Option + Left Arrow | Back a Module |
| Ctrl + Alt + Right Arrow / Cmd + Option + Right Arrow | Forward a Module |
| Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow / Cmd + Option + Up Arrow | Go to Previous Module |
| Panel Shortcuts | |
| Tab | Side Panels – Show/Hide |
| Shift + Tab | All Panels – Show/Hide |
| Tab | Toolbar – Show/Hide |
| F5 | Module Picker – Show/Hide |
| F6 | Filmstrip – Show/Hide |
| F7 | Left Panels – Show/Hide |
| F8 | Right Panels – Show/Hide |
| Changing Screen Modes and Views | |
| Ctrl + Alt + F / Cmd + Option + F | Normal Screen Mode |
| Ctrl + Shift + F / Cmd + Shift+ F | Full Screen and Hide Panels |
| F | Cycle Screen Modes |
| Shift + F | Next Screen Mode |
| Ctrl/Cmd + I | Info Overlay – Show/Hide |
| I | Cycle Info Overlay |
| E | Library Loupe View |
| G | Library Grid View |
| C | Library Compare View |
| N | Library Survey View |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + L | Lights Dim Mode – Toggle |
| Z | Zoom View – Toggle |
| Metadata and Keywords Shortcuts | |
| Ctrl/Cmd + K | Add Keywords |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + K | Edit Keywords |
| Ctrl + Alt + Shift + K / Cmd + Option + Shift + K | Set a Keyword Shortcut |
| Alt/Option + 1-9 | Add a Keyword from Keyword Set to Selected Photo |
| Shift + K | Add/Remove Keyword Shortcut from Selected Photo |
| Ctrl + Alt + Shift + C / Cmd + Option + Shift + C | Copy Metadata |
| Ctrl + Alt + Shift + V / Cmd + Option + Shift + V | Paste Metadata |
| Ctrl/Cmd + S | Save Metadata to File |
| Flagging and Filtering Photos | |
| P | Flag Photo – Pick |
| Shift + P | Flag Photo – Pick and Go to Next Photo |
| X | Flag Photo – Reject |
| Shift + X | Flag Photo – Reject and Go to Next Photo |
| U | Unflag Photo |
| Shift + U | Unflag Photo and Go to Next Photo |
| ‘ (back quote) | Cycle Flag Settings |
| Ctrl/Cmd + L | Filters – Toggle |
| Ctrl + Alt + R /Cmd + Option + R | Refine Photos |
| Develop Module Shortcuts | |
| V | Convert to Grayscale |
| W | Select White Balance Tool |
| R | Select Crop Tool |
| A | When Crop Tool is Selected (Constrain Aspect Ratio) |
| Q | Select Spot Removal Tool |
| K | Select Adjustment Brush Tool |
| M | Select Graduated Filter Tool |
| Ctrl/Cmd + U | Auto Tone |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + U | Auto White Balance |
| J | Show Clipping |
| Ctrl/Cmd + ] | Rotate Photo Right (Clockwise) |
| Ctrl/Cmd + [ | Rotate Photo Left (Counterclockwise) |
| Slideshow Module Shortcuts | |
| Enter/Return | Play Slide Show |
| Ctrl + Enter / Cmd + Return | Play Impromptu Slide Show |
| Spacebar | Pause Slide Show |
| Alt + Enter / Option + Return | Preview Slide Show |
| Esc | End Slide Show |
| Right Arrow | Go to Next Slide |
| Left Arrow | Go to Previous Slide |
| Ctrl/Cmd + J | Export PDF Slide Show |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + J | Export JPEG Slide Show |
| Ctrl + Alt + J / Cmd + Option + J | Export Video Slide Show |
| Print Module Shortcuts | |
| Ctrl/Cmd + P | |
| Ctrl + Alt + P / Cmd + Option + P | Print One Copy |
| Ctrl + Alt + Shift + P / Cmd + Option + Shift + P | Print Settings |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Left Arrow | Go to First Page |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Right Arrow | Go to Last Page |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Left Arrow | Go to Previous Page |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Right Arrow | Go to Next Page |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + H | Guides (Show/Hide) |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + M | Margins and Gutters (Show/Hide) |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + J | Page Bleed (Show/Hide) |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + K | Image Cells (Show/Hide) |
| Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + U | Dimensions (Show/Hide) |
| Ctrl/Cmd + R | Rulers (Show/Hide) |
| Web Module Shortcuts | |
| Ctrl/Cmd + J | Export Web Gallery |
| Ctrl/Cmd + R | Reload Web Gallery |
| Ctrl/Cmd + S | Save Web Gallery Settings |
| Ctrl + Alt + P / Cmd + Option + P | Preview in Browser |
Lightroom Magic: Taking Control of Your Photos
When you first start bringing your photos into Lightroom, it can seem like a lot. However, as you learn Lightroom’s shortcuts, you’ll see how everything integrates together.
From that point on, you can explore more of Lightroom’s many benefits. For instance, try these free Lightroom presets for any occasion.